APT10 and APT14

for effective condensate drainage and removal

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 An innovative solution for effective heat
APT14,
APT14HC and
APT14SHC

Compact design which contains all the equipment needed to drain or remove condensate for all load conditions.
Innovative patent applied for low prole mechanism.
Mechanisms operate with as little as 200 mm installation head from the base of the pump.
APT10, APT14 and APT14HC - SG iron DIN EN JS 1025 (EN GJS 400-18LT) and
ASTM A395 body and cover 3.1 certiable.
APT14SHC - Carbon steel EN 1.0619+N and ASTM A216 WCB body and cover 3.1 certiable.
The APT range is designed in accordance with DIN and ASME standards.
Optional - The body and cover are available with an electroless nickel plate (ENP) nish. (Not APT14SHC)
stainless steel internals, with low prole robust stainless steel oats.
All
High integrity trapped cover gasket.
High capacity two stage trap module plus precision ball outlet check valve.
The HC and SHC versions have a separate outlet disc check valve.
Low resistance swing type inlet check valve.
Positive snap action pump mechanism with replaceable valves and seats.
Available connections: APT10-4.5 and APT14 (not HC and SHC) screwed BSP / NPT connections, with
" screwed BSP or NPT motive uid connections. The APT14, APT14HC and APT14SHC anged PN16,
ANSI 150, JIS / KS 10, with " screwed BSP or NPT motive uid connections.

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exchanger drainage
APT - Automatic pump trap
For over 50 years, Spirax Sarco has been involved with the design and manufacture of
products for efcient condensate management. We have now developed a range of
compact, condensate drainage systems in simple-to-install products.

The APT has been designed to remove condensate from steam heat exchangers and
process plant under all operating conditions, and forms an integral part of the
condensate removal process. It is available in two easy-to-specify options:
APT10-4.5 - for loads up to 1 500 kg / h; and
APT14 or APT14HC and APT14SHC - for loads up to 9 000 kg / h.

Compactness is the key

The APT's are unique, from their compact size to their approved patent applied mechanisms.
No other pressure operated pumps or traps in the world can offer all of the benets shown
on these pages.

User benets
Self-contained compact unit.
Operates with 0.2 m
installation head from the
base of the pump.
Convenient installation to low
mounted process equipment.
Removes condensate
under all load conditions,
even vacuum.
Requires no electrical power -
suitable for hazardous
environments.
High capacity in one simple
product package.

Available with EN 10204 3.1

certication as standard.
Electroless nickel plated
(ENP) versions available.
Approval to ATEX.
Spirax Sarcos guarantee of
worldwide technical support,
APT10-4.5 knowledge and service.

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 The working cycle of th
1 The APT10-4.5, APT14, APT14HC and APT14SHC automatic pump traps operate on a positive
displacement principle. Condensate enters the body through the inlet swing check valve causing the oat to rise.
The oat is connected to the trap mechanism via a multi-link pivot.
If the upstream system pressure PS is sufcient to overcome the backpressure PB (see below),
the build up of condensate will be discharged through the opening two stage trap mechanism.
In this way, the oat will automatically modulate according to the rate of condensate
entering the APT, controlling the rate of opening and closure of the trap.

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Exhaust

6 As the pressure inside the APT

Condensate
equalises with the condensate inlet inlet (PS)
pressure through the open exhaust valve,
condensate re-enters via the inlet swing
check valve. At the same time, the outlet Condensate
ball check valve or the disc check valve (HC) outlet (PB)
ensures no condensate can drain back
into the main chamber and the trapping
or pumping cycle begins again.

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Exhaust

Condensate
inlet (PS) PS

Condensate
outlet (PB)

APT
PB PS

Exhaust

5 As the condensate level falls

Condensate
inlet (PS)
within the main chamber, the oat
re-engages the change over linkage,
causing the motive inlet to close Condensate
and the exhaust valve to open. outlet (PB)

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he APT10-4.5 and APT14
2 With some temperature controlled equipment,
it is possible for the system pressure PS to
be lower than the backpressure at PB.
If this occurs a standard trap will stall
allowing the condensate to ood
the equipment being drained.

2
Exhaust

Condensate
inlet (PS)

3 However, with the APT, the

condensate simply lls the main chamber -
Condensate
outlet (PB) lifting the oat until the changeover linkage
is engaged, opening the motive inlet and
closing the exhaust valve.

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Motive
steam
inlet

Secondary uid outlet

Secondary uid inlet

Motive
steam
inlet

4 The snap action mechanism ensures

a rapid change from the trapping mode
to the active pumping mode.
With the motive inlet valve open,
the pressure in the APT increases
above the total back pressure and the
condensate is forced out through the
trap seat into the plants return system.

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 Effective condensate drainage and removal is
Condensate recovery
Most condensate recovery is carried out using
steam traps, which use differential pressure to
discharge condensate back to the boiler house.
If a higher backpressure exists in the return
lines or they are simply mounted in an elevated
position, then a steam trap will stall allowing
condensate to ood back to the process.

Condensate removal
When the steam trap has stalled, an additional
motive force is needed to actively remove
the condensate from the process. Active
condensate removal provides stable operating
conditions, giving improved efficiency and
prolonged equipment life.

The APT provides a total solu

Spirax Sarcos unique and innovative solution
to condensate drainage and removal problems
comes complete in a simple and compact
package.

APT's provide unrivalled control of steam

utilising equipment, offering dual benets of
process efciency and extended plant life.

Simple to size, convenient to install, an APT

forms an integral part of process and heating
equipment drainage. These compact, fully
automatic pump traps will ensure process
plant or equipment remains totally drained
of condensate under all operating conditions
- even vacuum - optimising thermal efciency
of the heat exchange interface.

Efcient
As the APT is designed for closed loop or
sealed applications, there is no escape of
steam to the plant room and no energy loss
from ash steam, in fact, even the steam used
for the motive supply is recycled back into
the system.

Optimum plant efciency

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Effective condensate drainage and rem
s essential for efcient steam plant operation

Problems
These can be some of the problems
with simply trapping a heat exchanger:
Poor heat transfer

Irregular temperature control

Corrosion

Noise and waterhammer

Tube failure

High maintenance costs

All too often these problems have remained
unsolved because no fully engineered
compact system was available.

ution in one compact product

Solution
These products are specically designed
to automatically recover and remove
condensate as soon as it forms.

They provide the unique opportunity

to solve all condensate handling
problems.

The result
The APT will ensure your equipment
operates as efciently as possible -
lowering energy consumption of the
plant and allowing the process to run
at optimum conditions - resulting in:
Reduced costs.

Increased productivity.

Reduced downtime.

Quieter equipment operation.

y reduces running costs.

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 Typical applications
Condensate removal
from process vessels and
heat exchangers
Designed for closed or
sealed systems especially
where space is limited.
Removal of condensate
under all pressure conditions
ensures stable operating
temperatures of the heat
exchange interface.
Tube corrosion, noise and
waterhammer are all avoided -
extending equipment life.
APT14

Condensate removal from

tube heat exchangers.
(Closed system) -
the APT is simply connected
to the outlet of tube heat
exchanger.
No need for vacuum breakers
the APT will drain condensate
under all load conditions
giving exceptional temperature control
at the heat exchange interface.

APT14

Condensate removal from vacuum equipment

(Closed system) -
Simple and efcient
solution to a difcult problem.
Without the need for high Net
Positive Suction Head NPSH,
the APT will operate with only
0.2 m installation head from the
base of the pump, and remove
condensate from a vacuum
vessel, discharging
it to either high or
low level condensate
return lines.*
APT14
* Please note: These are typical applications only and some components have been omitted for clarity.
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 APT10-4.5 APT10-4.5

Condensate removal from multi-heater applications

(Closed system) -
The APT can be used in single or multi-heater installations supplied by one control valve - as long as the total
connected load is within the APT's capacity. Heater batteries are particularly prone to corrosion and freezing due
to condensate retention. The APT provides the complete solution to traditional Air Handling Unit problems,
and is ideal for any installation where head room is at a premium.

Recommended installation
NB. Motive steam supply must be trapped and free of condensate. For optimum performance it is
recommended that the motive supply pressure is no more than 3 to 4 bar above the backpressure.

Soft sealing Secondary

check valve uid outlet

Motive IN

The APT10s
and APT14s
are supplied Spirax Sarco sized length of pipe


with a to act as a reservoir
100 mesh Exhaust

strainer tted. OUT


Secondary
Minimum installation head uid inlet
Condensate 0.2 m from base of pump.
Condensate inlet Maximum 1 m.
outlet

APT14
It is recommended that the reservoir is installed at least 1 pipe diameter
below the process outlet, but as high as possible above the APT inlet.

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 How to size the APT . . . Simply contact your Spirax Sarco

Spirax Sarco will ensure that the APT is accurately matched to

your process and will provide you with a detailed sizing chart,
tailored to your specic application.

Providing the information below is known, we can even provide you with
conrmation over the telephone and fax you your specic chart.

Alternatively arrange a visit for your local Spirax Sarco representative

who can provide detailed APT sizing information
for all your specic needs.

To help us size an APT for your application,

up to 9 000 kg / h, simply provide us
with the following information:-

C
E
F
D H

G
A

Installation head available from the base of the

A pump to the centreline of the heat exchanger / m
process condensate outlet.

Motive steam pressure available to power the

B bar g
pump trap.

C Pressure in the condensate return system. bar g

D Height of condensate return from oor level. m

E Heat exchanger full load operating pressure. bar g

F Maximum steam load on the heat exchanger. kg/h

G Minimum secondary uid temperature. C

H Maximum controlled temperature of secondary uid. C

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o agent who can size an APT, for your specic needs.

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 Range and options
Automatic pump trap Type APT10-4.5 APT14 and APT14HC APT14SHC
SG iron EN JS 1025 SG iron EN JS 1025 Carbon steel EN 1.0619+N
Body material or ASTM A395 or ASTM A395 or ASTM A216 WCB
Body design rating PN10 PN16 /ASME (ANSI) 150 PN16 /ASME (ANSI) 150
Nominal size DN20 (") DN25 (1") DN40 (1")
Inlet / outlet Inlet DN40 (1") / -
APT10-4.5 and APT14 DN20 (") outlet DN25 (1")
Inlet /outlet APT14HC and APT14SHC - Inlet DN50 / outlet DN40 Inlet DN50 / outlet DN40
connections Screwed BSP, NPT BSP, NPT -
Flanged - PN16, ANSI 150, PN16, ANSI 150,
JIS / KS 10 JIS / KS 10
Motive inlet / Motive inlet / Motive inlet /
Motive uid connections exhaust DN15 (") exhaust DN15 (") exhaust DN15 (")
Screwed BSP, NPT BSP, NPT BSP, NPT
Self-contained stainless steel pump mechanism Minimum installation head from base of the pump 0.2 m
Self-contained stainless steel trap mechanism Float operated single stage Float operated twin stage Float operated twin stage
Inlet - swing check valve, Inlet - swing check valve,
Self-contained APT10-4.5 and APT14 outlet - ball check valve outlet - ball check valve -
stainless steel Inlet - swing check valve, Inlet - swing check valve,
check valves APT14HC and APT14SHC - outlet - external disc check valve outlet - external disc check valve
Maximum operating pressure 4.5 bar g 13.8 bar g 13.8 bar g
Maximum backpressure 4.0 bar g 5.0 bar g 5.0 bar g
Maximum operating temperature 155C 198C 198C

Nominal capacities
Automatic pump trap Type APT10-4.5 APT14 APT14HC APT14SHC
Pump discharge / cycle 2.1 litres 5.0 litres 8.0 litres 8.0 litres
Maximum trapping capacity 1 500 kg / h 4 000 kg / h 9 000 kg / h 9 000 kg / h
Maximum pumping capacity 575 kg / h 1 100 kg / h 2 800 kg / h 2 800 kg / h
Total backpressure 2.5 bar g 1.0 bar g 1.0 bar g 1.0 bar g
Reference
conditions Motive pressure 4.5 bar g 5.0 bar g 5.0 bar g 5.0 bar g
Installation head 1.0 m 1m 1m 1m

Some of the products may not be available in certain markets.

Spirax-Sarco Limited, Charlton House,
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8ER UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1242 521361 Fax: +44 (0)1242 573342
E-mail: Enquiries@SpiraxSarco.com
Internet: www.SpiraxSarco.com
Copyright 2008 Spirax Sarco is a registered trademark of Spirax-Sarco Limited

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